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An Strategy of Roulette

Roulette strategy is in the betting; the players have absolutely no control over picking the winning number. The spinning of the wheel and the releasing of the ball are all done by a croupier (the house), the players only involvement is in making wagers.

In Roulette the house edge is the same for all possible bets. The only exception being the five-way bet on a double zero machine (1, 2, 3, 0, and 00) which gives the house a greater edge. So pick a number, or a group of numbers, and hope luck is on your side.

The only thing the player can do to improve his/her chances of winning is selecting a table that offers better odds. There are three different variations on the game of roulette; they offer the player different odds of winning, so when possible play the tables that offer the best odds for the player:
The standard double-zero wheel is the most common in North America. This machine gives the house a 5.26% edge; it is the worst table for players to win on.

In Europe (and recently at some North American casinos) roulette is played on a wheel that contains only one zero. The single zero wheel reduces the house edge to 2.70% and offers the player better chances of winning. Some casinos offer both, which leads to the question 'considering the odds why would anyone play a double zero machine if a single zero machine is available?'.

Also in Europe the have a variation called "en prison" that reduces the house edge to 1.35% and represents and even better chance for players. The "en prison" variation is offered when the zero is the winning number. Instead of the house claiming all of the money bet the player has the option of losing half of the wager or leaving the wager and waiting for the outcome of the next play. If the player had originally bet on red to win and the next play results in a red number then the players money is returned to him (without the usual payoff). These two European variations may explain why roulette is played much more in Europe than in North America.

Roulette Gambling Terms/Dictionary
Black	A roulette bet on all the black numbers. Pays 1 to 1.

Block Betting	The set of numbers on one section of the wheel which are bet en masse in certain roulette strategies.

Column Bet	A bet on the entire column of numbers; there are three available columns. Pays 2 to 1.

Corner Bet	A roulette four-number bet. Pays 8 to 1

Coup	One roll; one decision. Winning bet.

Dealer	The casino employee who conducts the roulette wheel.

Double Zero	A bet on the 38th number on the wheel (colored green). Pays 35 to 1, the same as any other straight bet.

Dozens Bet	A bet on any of the three available groups of 12 numbers; 1 through 12, 13 through 24, or 25 through 36. Pays 2 to 1.

Even	A bet on all of the 18 even numbers. Pays 1 to 1.

Green Numbers	The zero and double zero.

High or Low	A bet on either the first 18 numbers (low), or the second 18 numbers (high - 19 through 36). Pays 1 to 1.

House Percentage	The advantage the casino has over the player.

Inside Bet	Any bet made on numbers directly inside the layout. Odds on winning inside bets range from 5 to 1 up to 35 to 1.

Line Bet	A bet on any six adjoining numbers. Pays 5 to 1.

Neighbors	The numbers immediately to the left and right of the winning number.

19 to 36	A bet on the second half of the numbers in the layout. Pays 1 to 1.

Odd	A bet on all of the odd numbers. Pays 1 to 1.

1 to 18	A bet on the first half of the numbers on the wheel. Pays 1 to 1.

Outside Bet	The betting area on the roulette table bordering the numbers layout. This includes columns, dozens, black-red, odd-even, 1-18, 19-36. Pays 1 to 1.

Parlay or Press	To leave your winnings from the previous bet on top of your current bet.

Red	A roulette bet on all the red numbers. Pays 1 to 1.

Run	A series of like results, such as four red or five odd.

Single number	A roulette straight-up bet. Pays 35 to 1.

Six-line Bet	A roulette six-number bet. Pays 5 to 1.

Slots	The sections of the wheel which hold the numbers.

Special Line Bet	A bet on the first five numbers; 00,0,1,2,3. Pays 6 to 1.

Split Bet	A bet on any two adjoining numbers.

Square or Quarter Bet	A bet on any four numbers in a square. Pays 8 to 1.

Straight Bet	A bet on any one number. Pays 35 to 1

Street Bet	A bet on any three numbers in a line. Pays 11 to 1.

Toke	A gratuity or tip for the dealer.

Wheel Checks	The special unmarked chips that are used specifically on roulette tables.

Zero	Abet on the 37th number on the wheel (colored green). Pays 35 to 1, the same as any other straight bet.

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